International Finance Corporation

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is the member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector in developing countries. Active since 1956 and owned by 186 member countries, it provides debt and equity and operates in more than 100 countries. It works with more than 800 financial institutions globally, with focus areas that include digital finance, MSME finance, trade and supply chain finance, and housing finance. IFC reports having committed $3 billion in venture capital through investments in tech start-ups, VC funds, seed funds and accelerators, with fintech among its focus sectors. Its Startup Catalyst initiative invests in incubators, accelerators and seed funds supporting early-stage start-ups in emerging markets.